Ziana Gel Reviews

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Fizzle from New Jersey
June 7, 2010
Pros -worked lightly.
-Despite being a gel, was not fast absorbing.
-A LOT was in the tube!!
-was non-drying.
Cons -Did very little about my acne.
Bottom line I have been using the Ziana gel for 5 months, mostly just to finish up the tube, it has SO MUCH in it!! But it did nothing, honestly. It's gentle and non-drying, but I'd rather have something abrasive that gets the job done that I might have to pack on the lotion for.

Overall, did nothing for my acne even after long-term usage.
Acne severity moderate
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BeadyB
May 4, 2010
Pros It was a free sample.
Cons Made my light acne worse.
Have pink under the skin bumps all over jawline now
I have MORE acne.
Bottom line I've only been using for week, but my derm never warned me that it would make my light acne moderate/severe. I know I should be patient, but its heartbreaking to watch your self esteem fly out the window in a matter of days. Also leaves a pink/brown mark on old spots. Will probably fade, but I'm more concerned about the new bumps!!!

The "it gets worse before it gets better" is not comforting at all.
Acne severity light
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Anonymous from NorCalifornia
May 2, 2010
Pros Works
Cons Purging
Takes months for it work
Dries your face for the first few weeks
Bottom line I had deep cystic acne on my cheeks that hurt alot. I've tried proactiv, doxycycline, sodium sulfacetamide, minocycline and none of them worked. I first started using it Dec. 2009. Brokeout HORRIBLY. It was bad. So I stopped for about 1 month. After a month I decided to give it another shot, with the idea that "it can't get any worse than it already is". So i got back on it in Feb. 2010. Started using it consistently every night. By the end of March things were looking better, about 3-4 pimples on each cheek, with the occasional 2 or 3 on my forehead and chin. It's now May and my cheeks, chin and forehead are clear. All that remains are red marks and a few pimples on my jaw line. I am currently using baby soap as a face wash, ziana at night, and acanya in the morning. I took bactrim ds for about 2 weeks in Feb. but stopped because of the side-effects. Ziana works, just stick to it.
Acne severity moderately severe
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L19 from Idaho
April 29, 2010
Pros 1. Doesn't sting
2. Doesn't smell
3. Doesn't irritate skin
Cons 1. EXPENSIVE after the first 3 discounted tubes
Bottom line I have been using Ziana gel for about 3 months now. Its hard to tell how much this product has improved my acne. This year has been the first year that I have had BAD acne, everywhere! I started to breakout on my chest, arms, and lower back. I had never had a problem with my skin before. I learned that I was under too much stress, I wasn't getting enough vitamins and I was often dehydrated, all causes of acne. I can tell that the improvements that I have made have significantly helped, now I'm just waiting for the marks on my skin to go away. I'm not sure if I can continue to use Ziana gel as money is tight right now, I don't have insurance, and I've already gotten 3 discounted tubes of Ziana gel :(
Price paid $25.00
Acne severity severe
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Helpfulness score of this review: -1
hi from ny
April 16, 2010
Pros apply small amount once a day
gradual results
Cons irritating until your skin adjusts to it
must remain pale
Bottom line my derm prescribed me ziana gel, solodyn antibiotic, and triaz foaming cloths. in the morning i wash my face with the triaz cloth and then take the solodyn pill. at night i wash my face with cetaphil and then apply this gel. my skin was so irritated the first couple of weeks. i watched the movie 'brothers' and i was allergic to my own tears. had that 'just cried' look throughout the entire next day : (
skin really dries out at first.. make sure you have a good moisturizer.. and more importantly.. wait at least an hour before applying moisturizer on your face after applying this gel.
its been almost a month now and my skin is adjusting.. it's not at all irritated just a little dry. i can see my skin starting to clear.
Price paid $10.00
Acne severity moderate
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jeff from chico ca
April 14, 2010
Pros easy to use doesnt break out skin works well in the long run
Cons needs assistance from other acne fighting treatments not strong enouph to hold all acne off
Bottom line ive been using this for about 3 months now i recomend using it with cetaphil gentle cleanser and putting ziana on right after and then go to bed but in the morning use some sort of bp medication. i also take vitamins e, zink and mens one a day i can honestly say my skins never been so smooth but i also use mama lotion or m2 skin refinish every other not it removes skars completely
Price paid $10.00
Acne severity moderately severe
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kerryblu32 from North Carolina
April 6, 2010
Pros Very easy to use, quick, effective.
Cons None that I can think of.
Bottom line This is not a miracle drug! Don't expect anything to be. But of all the things I've tried (and really, I've tried it all), it's the most low maintenance product with the best results. I just put a bunch of it on my face (more than a pea size) at night and my skin is noticeably better. Yes, I still get acne and break outs, but they seem less severe. Most of my whiteheads are gone and my skin is much smoother. The one $25 bottle I bought isn't even half way empty and I got it 4 months ago. I use cetaphil face wash first, then ziana, then a moisturizer. Maybe for those who have had a bad experience they have a different kind of acne than me. I had a lot of white heads that would eventually turn into pus filled pimples (gross, I know) that I could always pop. Maybe it doesn't work for those with cystic acne or little tiny pimples. Good luck!
Price paid $25.00
Acne severity moderate
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C. H. in Texas from Dallas Texas
March 27, 2010
Pros samples were free
Cons i never looked worse in my life
Bottom line I went to the dermatologist for a spot on my face that he says is pre cancerous. so they used liquid nitrogen to freeze it. then i had two other blocked up pours that had to be basically seared with a hot poker. ok no problem. i was given two samples of Ziana to use as well. i dont have acne but i do get zits from time to time and i have large pores on my nose and above my cheeks an on my chin. the dr said that zina would help with the pores and i thought he said it would help to expose any other pre cancerous spots. so i began using the samples as directed. within 3 days i looked like a burn victim! a cyst formed on one side, huge red peeling spots around my mouth and the whole right side of my face peeled like a snake. it burned , part of it cracked and bled whenever i would eat. and i got huge swollen zits breaking out. i was so embarassed i didnt want to go to work. so i stopped Ziana and started using Polysporin to try and heal my face and nose, oh yea break outs on my nose too. It looks so bad that someone accused me of using Meth!! said my face is rotting off! The pharmacy called to see if i was going to pick up the script that was called in $472! i was given a discount card and its only going cost me $25 but i wouldnt want it for free. so 4 days of polysporin and cetaphyl and it almost back to normal but wow. definately not for me.
Acne severity very light
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Celine from Urbana, IL
March 24, 2010
Pros Easy to use, non-sticky. It's worth it!
Make your skin smoother and clearer.
With the discount it's $25.
Cons You can feel some dryness and peeling.
Don't use a lot, it can make your skin greasy.
Use it at night as recommended.
It can be very expensive without an insurance or the discount!
Bottom line I've been using Ziana for almost 3 months now and I can tell you that it really works. You just need to be patient. Actually I've never had a severe acne. I used to breaking out especially during my menstrual period... But Ziana really helps to reduce spots at this time.Now, I'm breaking out really rarely. Don't worry about marks and acne scare because Ziana will make your skin dry and you will notice a lot of pealing; but it's a good sign because the dead skin will go away and the new skin will appear without the marks.
I suggest you to also use a moisturizer during the day (I use "clear remedy" of iQ Derma - the cleanser, the lotion and the moisturizer).
Good luck and don't forget to be patient...
Price paid $25.00
Acne severity moderate
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Helpfulness score of this review: 9
CilLA from New York
March 19, 2010
Pros Didn't make my skin any worst.
Cons GREASY GREASY SKIN.. Skin Wasn't ever consistently clear. Didn't help with hormonal acne.
Bottom line it didnt work well enough for me to handle the oily skin. It was just as annoying as keeping up with acne itself
Price paid $25.00
Acne severity moderate
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Helpfulness score of this review: 14

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